NFYA04036U Elementary Particle
Physics

The purpose of this course is to give the student an elementary
understanding of relativistic quantum field theory, and to enable
the student to apply it to the calculation of fundamental phenomena
such as cross sections, decay rates, etc.

The Standard Model of particle physics, starting with Quantum
Electrodynamics, its unification in the electroweak theory, and
finally Quantum Chromodynamics, the theory of strong interactions.
A general introduction to Quantum Field Theory will be given, with
an aim towards applications: Feynman diagrams, cross sections,
decay rates, etc.

The physics course
curriculum corresponding to a bachelor degree in physics at the
University of Copenhagen.
An elementary knowledge of relativistic notation is assumed, and it
is therefore a good idea to have followed the preceding course in
General Relativity and Cosmology.